Miniature Dachshund Forum:
Starting breeding bussiness

I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on breeding miniature dachshunds.

I have been breeding for 3 years.(by no means an expert)In my experience I find that breeding is: #1 time consuming.You also have to be very ready for the unexpected like c-sections.I have had 3 out of 7 litters.These are expensive trust me!!Also be ready for the emotional aspect of losing a pup.Or the mom or birth defects.Also I read everything I can get My hands on about breeding and whelping and puppy development.A book I reccomend is "successful dog breeding"by chris walkowicz and bonnie wilcox,D.V.M.It has been like a bible to me.Also a good one is the dog owners home veterinary handbook by James Giffen M.D.I hope this helps you!I know I am not an expert or anything.

Thanks for the information. Last Sunday we had our 1st litter of puppies. Everything went fine. Dixie had six puppies her first time. You can look at them on my website wwww.brownsminidachshunds.com Thanks again.